Sound familiar? You have a solid vocabulary, you understand verb tenses, but when you start speaking, something goes wrong. People ask you to repeat yourself, you mix up words, and you feel like you ...
"One thing that is critical is knowing your key message," says Tenembaum. "It sounds simple but often articulating the idea in a concise way is the hardest thing." Once you understand your point, it ...
Generally, it is not a good idea to memorize a speech. Sometimes it’s necessary to memorize some parts of your talk or presentation, but straight memorization will often backfire. Have you ever ...
Brazilian immigrant and Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger shares how he learned to sound native in English, why music and ...
Have you ever been asked to record a video of yourself for an audition, application, or contest, and then found yourself sputtering and nervous? Or maybe you’re interested in vlogging, but the thought ...
Learning English has evolved. No longer limited to textbooks or coaching classes, today's learners have the world in their pocket - literally. Whether you're a student preparing for exams, a working ...
During a discussion of anxiety on my Facebook Page, someone asked for advice on how to speak with confidence, especially when feeling nervous or intimidated. This caused me to reflect how I (a rather ...